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# soccer - Monday 5 November, 2012
The Morning Score: Monday
The club championships continued apace and there was joy and heartache in equal measure, something Derry City and St Pat’s could tell you all about.
# soccer - Thursday 1 November, 2012
Pulis hopeful Marc Wilson can get back quicker than expected
The Ireland defender is facing up to three months on the sidelines. A little less if the Stoke boss gets his way.
Robbie Keane labelled ‘unidentified fan’ next to Beckham and Russell Brand at Lakers Game
Oh dear. That’s our record goalscorer, America.
# soccer - Wednesday 31 October, 2012
PSG in talks with Real Madrid to bring Ronaldo and Mourinho to France
Gazzetta dello Sport are claiming that the French big-spenders are preparing an ‘epoch-making change’. Sounds uncomfortable.
# soccer - Sunday 28 October, 2012
Premier League: Last ditch Cisse grabs winner for Newcastle as Bale returns to haunt Saints
Spurs are up into the Champions League places while the Geordies have climbed into the top half of the table.
I’d say to clubs ‘take Roy Keane, give him a go’ – Jon Walters
The Stoke forward also confirmed that teammate Marc Wilson has broken his left leg.
# soccer - Saturday 27 October, 2012
‘The little man, Hoolahan, was the best player on the pitch’ – Jamie Redknapp
Watch out Greece. Keep watching Trapattoni.
# soccer - Thursday 25 October, 2012
Europa League: Rare Downing goal gives Liverpool home win over Russians
The former Middlesborough was the match-winner at Anfield while Newcastle also recorded a narrow win.
Europa League: Spurs facing elimination following draw in Slovenia
Gylfi Sigurdsson rescued a point for the Londoners who are still without a win in their group.
Paul Cook officially confirmed as Chesterfield manager
The former Sligo boss takes over from former Ireland midfielder John Sheridan.
# soccer - Tuesday 23 October, 2012
VIDEO: Paraguayan football match ends in brawl, 36 red cards
In the end, the referee decided it was just easier to send all of the players and the substitutes off.
# soccer - Monday 22 October, 2012
VIDEO: Ugly scenes as exploding flare is thrown at injured player in Cyprus
The club is using video footage to try and track down the fan that threw the object. Watch…
# soccer - Sunday 21 October, 2012
15 reasons to be cheerful about Trap staying on as Ireland manager
The Italian coach is here to stay, whether Irish fans like it or not.
# soccer - Saturday 20 October, 2012
Brazil 2014: German defenders are over-rated, says Matthaeus
Today, Germany coach Joachim Loew cancelled an appointment to appear on German television this evening, because of a fever.
John Delaney backs Trap again and insists he wasn’t FAI newspaper source
The Italian will be in East Anglia today to run the rule over the Irish in action for Norwich against Arsenal.
# soccer - Friday 19 October, 2012
The Morning Score: Friday
Hang on in there… it’s almost the weekend.
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
Why would you want to go out even if it wasn’t raining. Which it probably is.
# soccer - Thursday 18 October, 2012
Trapattoni decision: A look at John Delaney’s text messages today* (*may not be real)
The manager’s going nowhere for now.
Eamon Dunphy: Irish football bosses made a mistake on Trap decision
The FAI announced last night that the Italian manager had their backing.
Brothels rescue cash-strapped Greek football team
League organisers have banned the pink jerseys during games, saying the deal violates “the sporting ideal” and is inappropriate for underage fans.
The Morning Score: Thursday
Trap avoids the sack, Punchestown to go ahead and the day of reckoning for Lance Armstrong.
5 changes Giovanni Trapattoni must now make as Ireland manager
Trapattoni must interpret last night’s events a warning that he must deviate from his stubborn ways, writes Paul Fennessy.
# soccer - Wednesday 17 October, 2012
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Giovanni Trapattoni staying on as Ireland boss
Trapattoni survives for now, and many of the Twitterati were far from impressed.
Poll: Have the FAI made the right decision in keeping Trap as manager?
It has been confirmed that Trapattoni will stay on as Ireland manager. What do you think of this development?
Update: FAI give Trapattoni vote of confidence
The Ireland manager has come under pressure since the team’s 6-1 loss to Germany at the weekend.
World Cup qualifiers: Robbie Keane still confident of booking ticket to Brazil
“Our aim now is to kick on and to beat the teams around us, Sweden and Austria. Our main objective is to finish second,” the skipper said.
It’s strange the FAI haven’t publicly backed Trapattoni, says Brian Kerr
The former Ireland boss reckons the German game was the ‘end of the line’ for Trap.
The Morning Score: Wednesday
Letting slip a four-goal lead, Jogi? What’s the German for schadenfreude?
Open thread: After last night’s win, should Giovanni Trapattoni be given more time?
Two out of three ain’t bad but is the Trap era over for Ireland?
# soccer - Tuesday 16 October, 2012
Liam Brady: We’ll look ridiculous to the football world if we sack Trapattoni
The Italian’s former assistant in the Ireland footballing set-up launched a blistering defence of the embattled coach.
Robbie Keane: I can’t see Trapattoni going anywhere
“I think he was the manager after Friday’s game and after getting a great result tonight I can’t see him not being the manager to be honest with you.”
Trapattoni pleased with young players and confident Ireland are back on track
The Italian dismissed further speculation on his coaching future and proclaimed ‘a golden goal’ for Marc Wilson.
Faroes v Ireland: That one’s for Trap, says James McCarthy
The Wigan midfielder was the stand-out performer as Ireland got the job done in Torshavn.
Torrential downpour: England and Poland will have to play it again
War… saw, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing.
As it happened: Faroe Islands v Ireland, World Cup qualifier
Ireland expected three points in Torshavn… could Trap deliver and save his job?
Column: Irish fans sing because it brings unity, and what else do we have?
The history of public singing in Ireland suggests it emerges as a response to troubled times, writes Denis Buckley.
Infographic: here’s how Trap’s record compares with past Ireland managers’
The Boys in Green face the Faroe Islands with some reports suggesting the Italian will be sacked whatever the result in Torshavn.
# soccer - Monday 15 October, 2012
Faroes boss expecting Irish backlash
“I am sure we will have a very tough game tomorrow,” Lars Olsen added. Don’t patronise us, Faroe Islands.
Germany more unified than at Euro 2012, says Lahm
The trip to Dublin seems to have a galvanising effect for the Germans.
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